Lorna Crane - Contemporary mixed-media artist, NSW Australia

"My work is about the landscape of time and place - moments where repeat motifs are formed in an experiential and gestural manner."

Hand-bound artist book and handmade brush in Lorna Crane studio

Hand-made brushes, thread and paper studies in the studio.

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Large gestural ink drawing on unbleached paper by Lorna Crane

Ink Drawings on Paper

Ongoing

Large gestural ink works on unbleached paper, built from closed forms, scratched hatching, spatter, drip texture and quiet areas of paper left to breathe.

Terracotta mixed-media canvas with charcoal marks and coral bands

Terracotta Ground

2023-2026

Mixed-media canvas works with iron-oxide terracotta grounds, charcoal contours, tally marks, small crosses and restrained coral stripe punctuation.

Four small works on paper using ink and earth pigment marks

Earth Pigments

2025-2026

Small works and quadtychs made with hand-milled local watercolours, ink and paper, often photographed on the grey-linen studio surface.

Currently working in Pambula NSW. Visits by appointment.